The Toast

I Protect The Family: Tuesday, October 21st, 2025

October 21, 2025

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  • Claudia Oshry celebrated her baby Ruby turning five months old, leading to a discussion about the crossroads of continuing breastfeeding versus prioritizing her physical recovery goals post-pregnancy. 
  • John Stamos publicly defended Lori Loughlin following her split from Mossimo Giannulli, calling her a 'saint' and suggesting Giannulli masterminded the college admission scandal. 
  • The hosts discussed Kristen Bell's anniversary post to Dax Shepard, which drew criticism for its dark humor referencing spousal murder, especially during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and they blamed Ryan Reynolds' past social media style for setting a trend of overly quirky celebrity couple posts. 
  • The discussion heavily focused on the structural integrity and safety failures of a notorious Billionaires' Row monolith in NYC, where residents face issues like swaying, concrete cracking, and potential falling debris. 
  • The hosts advised a 'Sanitary Toaster' that the only effective way to encourage a hand-washing-averse mother-in-law to adopt better hygiene is by introducing a baby into the family dynamic. 
  • The hosts encouraged a 'girly swirlie' seeking love to immediately book a flight to visit a friend and potentially meet a rugby player match, viewing the trip as having no downside. 

Segments

Morning Greetings and Ramona Singer Sighting
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(00:00:03)
  • Key Takeaway: Ramona Singer was seen by one host but a greeting was skipped due to time constraints and the awkwardness of explaining their podcast relationship.
  • Summary: The hosts opened “The Toast” for Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, noting it was a big day for Claudia Oshry (DTQ). Claudia recounted seeing Ramona Singer, noting that while they text, Singer often fails to remember her, comparing her to a best friend’s mom. The host chose not to engage in conversation because she was in a hurry and did not want to explain her podcast work.
Baby Milestones and Breastfeeding Crossroads
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(00:01:48)
  • Key Takeaway: Claudia’s baby Ruby reached five months old, prompting a personal dilemma between stopping breastfeeding for physical recovery (Ozempic, Botox, procedures) or continuing to six months.
  • Summary: Claudia celebrated her son Ruby reaching five months old, which she tracks via breastfeeding duration. She is at a crossroads, aiming for six months, after which she might stop to pursue cosmetic procedures and tailbone treatment, or continue exclusively breastfeeding. She asked listeners to weigh in on which path she should take, noting her previous child stopped breastfeeding due to biting.
Relatability and Podcast Recommendation Dilemma
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(00:06:33)
  • Key Takeaway: The hosts acknowledged the difficulty of recommending their own podcast to someone struggling without sounding self-aggrandizing, concluding it must be done by a third party.
  • Summary: The hosts reflected on how listeners often use “The Toast” to cope with grief or hard times, providing an hour of distraction and routine. Claudia expressed a desire to recommend the show to an acquaintance going through a difficult time but realized she could not recommend her own podcast earnestly. They agreed that if someone is in a ‘swirly orbit,’ they will find the show organically through others.
Vaping Nostalgia and Education Endorsements
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(00:08:12)
  • Key Takeaway: Claudia officially closed the chapter on vaping, concluding that returning to it would lead to a lifelong habit, despite enjoying the ’era’ it represented.
  • Summary: The conversation briefly touched on the crisp New York weather reminding Claudia of vaping, leading to a discussion about quitting. She decided against returning to vaping, recognizing it would become a lifelong habit rather than a casual indulgence. The hosts also briefly mentioned the value of trade schools over traditional academics, noting that practical skills might be safer from AI replacement.
Sponsor Reads: Avara to DraftKings
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(00:11:46)
  • Key Takeaway: Sponsors promoted included Avara for affordable fashion, Legacy Box for digitizing old media, Armra Colostrum for immune/athletic support, DraftKings for NBA betting, Nanit for smart baby monitoring, Wayfair for home goods, and ByHeart for premium infant formula.
  • Summary: The first five stories segment was sponsored by Avara, offering 20% off with code ’toast’. Legacy Box was promoted as a simple way to preserve memories by digitizing old tapes. Armra Colostrum was highlighted for its bioactive nutrients, with a 15% discount using code ’toast’. DraftKings offered a promotion for new NBA bettors using code ‘Toast’. Nanit was praised for tracking baby milestones, offering 25% off with code ‘baby25’. Wayfair was noted for its ability to search furniture by exact dimensions. ByHeart formula, made with organic breast-fed whole milk, offered 30% off subscriptions with code ‘Toast30’.
John Stamos Defends Lori Loughlin
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(00:17:25)
  • Key Takeaway: John Stamos strongly supported Lori Loughlin amid her divorce, asserting she is a ‘saint’ who took the fall for her ’terrible narcissist’ ex-husband, Mossimo Giannulli, regarding the college scandal.
  • Summary: John Stamos, appearing on a podcast, provided color on Lori Loughlin’s divorce, stating he believes she is a saint and heartbroken for her. He asserted that Giannulli masterminded the college admission scandal, noting that women like Loughlin and Felicity Huffman took prison time while the husbands avoided it. The hosts agreed that Stamos’s defense was exactly what Loughlin needed given her commitment to protecting her family.
Kristen Bell’s Tone-Deaf Anniversary Post
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(00:23:49)
  • Key Takeaway: Kristen Bell faced backlash for an anniversary post to Dax Shepard quoting him saying he would never murder her, which many found insensitive during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
  • Summary: Kristen Bell posted a quote from Dax Shepard stating he would never kill her despite being incentivized to do so, which drew criticism for being tone-deaf, especially during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The hosts blamed Ryan Reynolds’ past quirky social media style for normalizing such ‘rude’ public jokes between couples. They concluded that the couple, used to being unchecked, took the joke too far by making a private, dark hypothetical public.
MJ Javid Files for Divorce
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(00:31:40)
  • Key Takeaway: Mercedes ‘MJ’ Javid filed for divorce from Tommy Feight after seven years, citing irreconcilable differences and requesting sole custody of their son, Shams.
  • Summary: The hosts expressed shock and sadness over the divorce filing by Mercedes ‘MJ’ Javid from Tommy Feight after they overcame significant challenges, including her near-fatal pregnancy complications. Javid cited irreconcilable differences and requested sole physical and legal custody of their son, with visitation for Feight on Tuesdays after school. The hosts hoped this news would generate buzz for the upcoming return of the Shahs of Sunset spin-off, The Valley.
Wicked Cowardly Lion Casting Fallout
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(00:37:19)
  • Key Takeaway: The Wicked: For Good film team mishandled the announcement of Colman Domingo as the Cowardly Lion by teasing the voice first, leading to audience disappointment when the reveal was leaked.
  • Summary: Director John M. Chu teased the voice of the Cowardly Lion, promising a reveal on the red carpet, but Variety immediately reported Colman Domingo was cast. The hosts felt this rollout was ‘dirty’ because the hype built up by the director made the actual casting feel underwhelming, despite Domingo being objectively a good choice. They noted that the building hype created a gap between expectation and reality, making the announcement feel like a ‘whimper’.
Billionaires’ Row Monolith Structural Fears
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(00:45:43)
  • Key Takeaway: Experts fear that 432 Park Avenue, a flat-topped residential skyscraper, is developing structural cracks that could cause ‘chunks of concrete’ to fall onto NYC streets.
  • Summary: The hosts detailed the ongoing saga of 432 Park Avenue, noting its unique flat-topped, rectangular design contrasts with traditional aerodynamic skyscrapers. Residents have reported issues like trash chutes sounding like bombs due to the building’s instability. New York Times investigations revealed emails suggesting builders may have used inferior materials to achieve the desired lighter facade, leading to fears of structural failure requiring a $160 million renovation.
Billionaires’ Row Building Cracks
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(00:47:35)
  • Key Takeaway: A high-end NYC skyscraper is structurally compromised because builders prioritized lighter, aesthetic concrete over darker, structurally superior materials.
  • Summary: Residents of the building report it sways in the wind and that trash falling down the chute sounds like a bomb. Engineers fear chunks of concrete could fall onto sidewalks, necessitating a $160 million renovation. Emails revealed builders knew the chosen concrete mix was inferior for structural integrity but chose it for the desired white aesthetic.
Advice: Unsanitary Mother-in-Law
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(00:54:01)
  • Key Takeaway: The only reliable method to enforce handwashing on a deeply ingrained, unsanitary adult is by introducing a baby, as new parents become hyper-vigilant about germs.
  • Summary: The listener is disgusted by her mother-in-law never washing her hands, especially before cooking. The hosts suggest that while you cannot directly tell an adult to wash their hands, the arrival of a baby creates a socially acceptable context to demand hygiene compliance.
Advice: Mom Friends Age Gap
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(00:57:18)
  • Key Takeaway: Parenting creates an equalizing social bond where the age difference between mothers becomes irrelevant if their children are the same age.
  • Summary: A 44-year-old mother with a two-year-old feels awkward approaching younger mothers at the park for playdates. The hosts assure her that shared parenting stages override chronological age differences, making her a valuable peer rather than an ‘old lady.’
Advice: Traveling for a Date
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(00:59:25)
  • Key Takeaway: Taking a flight to visit a friend and potentially meet a promising, vetted match is a low-risk, high-reward endeavor with no real downside.
  • Summary: A chronically single 29-year-old asked if it was insane to fly to watch a rugby game where a friend’s husband’s teammate might be a match. The hosts strongly encouraged the trip, framing it as a guaranteed weekend visit with a friend, with the potential bonus of meeting a great partner.
Advice: Insensitive In-Law Comments
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(01:01:21)
  • Key Takeaway: A brother-in-law expressing fear that his newborn son will lack age-appropriate cousins due to the listener’s delayed conception is highly insensitive and requires intervention via the husband.
  • Summary: The listener is spiraling after her brother-in-law voiced concern about his son not having cousins his age, given the listener’s 10-month struggle with TTC. The hosts validated her feelings, calling the comment dramatic and suggesting her husband address the insensitivity with his brother and parents.